Marta Pozzan, an actress and producer, is stepping into directing with the short film ‘Down to Die.’ The project marks her first directorial effort and features an original screenplay also written by Pozzan.
The narrative centers on two characters, Maria and Gabriel, who meet at a private members-only club in East Los Angeles. What begins as an ordinary afternoon visit develops into a substantive discussion about aging, career aspirations, personal identity and existential concerns. The film employs rapid-fire dialogue and awkward comedic moments to examine themes including performative success, public fascination with celebrity and emotional disconnection.
The cast includes Pozzan alongside Andrew Matarazzo. Supporting roles feature Joe Apollonio as Reece, a club membership representative whose interruptions carry underlying intentionality, and Lindsey Normington as Noah, a waitress whose composed demeanor provides momentary relief from the film’s emotional intensity. The production involves cinematography by Ksusha Genenfeld, editing by Sabrina Greco, and casting direction by Kate Geller.
Production credits include Kaley Ronayne, Nuer Taqa and Radiance Pictures. Pozzan’s prior work as a producer encompasses films that have screened at major festivals including Tribeca, Stockholm and Belfast. She has previously collaborated on projects with Julia Fox and other established creative figures. The cast members are represented by various talent agencies including Untitled Entertainment, Authentic and Innovative Artists, and Luber Roklin.
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